NTSB Identification: DEN85LA154.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 27683.
Accident occurred Friday, June 07, 1985 in RIVERTON, WY
Aircraft: CALLAIR A-9, registration: N8280H
Injuries: 1 Minor.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.DURING AN AERIAL APPLICATION TURN-AROUND MANEUVER, THE ENG LOST POWER. THE PLT STATED THAT HE IMMEDIATELY CHANGED THE FUEL SELECTOR & TURNED ON THE BOOST PUMP, BUT THE ACFT WAS TOO LOW FOR THE ENG TO HAVE TIME TO RESTORE POWER. THE ENG HAD BEEN USING FUEL FROM A TANK THAT WAS LOW ON FUEL. NO FAA PLT CERTIFICATE WAS FOUND OR REPORTED.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
FLUID,FUEL..STARVATION
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
FUEL SYSTEM..IMPROPER USE OF..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
FLUID,FUEL..LOW LEVEL
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